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Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies
An International Interdisciplinary Journal for Research, Policy and Care
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Original Articles

A review of childhood obesity prevention interventions targeting African American children

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Pages 103-123 | Received 22 Nov 2010, Accepted 13 Feb 2011, Published online: 08 Jun 2011

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